Cua Tu is a destination worthy of being included in the must-conquer list if you are a trekking lover.
Although tourism services in Hoang Nong commune, Dai Tu district, Thai Nguyen province, where Cua Tu stream flows through, have not been developed. But the wildness of the mountains, forests, rapids and many challenges and difficulties to complete this route still attract adventurous young people who like to explore all over the world.
Cua Tu is a stream located about 45 km from the center of Thai Nguyen city, in Hoang Nong commune, Dai Tu district, flowing from Tam Dao range down, along the length of the commune and then pouring into Cong river.
There are many different explanations for the name Cua Tu, each person believes a story. One version is that the local soldiers used ancient strategies to fight the enemy, luring the enemy to go up Cai stream. The beautiful scenery of the mountains and forests at Cua Tu distracted the enemy and forgot their mission and our soldiers inherited it. opportunity to destroy and achieve many victories in this Door of Death.
Dreamers love the romantic, faithful love story of a young couple from the feudal era who swore to be together. They held hands, walked upstream along Cai stream, climbed over large rocks, and went into the wild mountains and forests beside the cool stream, despite people’s attempts to stop and dissuade them: “You guys go there and you’ll only die”…
Go all the way through the tea hills of Hoang Nong to Cua Tu 1. There is only one entrance like that. Cua Death 1 is a long, deep puddle with cold and clear water flowing between two sides of the cliff.
The road to Cua Tu 1 is quite easy, suitable for those who like picnics and camping. Therefore, this is a favorite destination of many groups of young people on weekends.
Summer is the ideal season, but it also contains dangers when conquering Cua Tu if it rains. Cua Tu is a gentle, clear stream nestled between the mountains, but the deeper you go into the forest, the faster the water flows and the rocks become more slippery.
From Cua Tu 2 to Cua Tu 7, few people explore because this route is for those who like adventure.
Our group set off at 8am to conquer 3 gates in one day. Because it rained the day before, the forest road was dense, slippery and wet. During the process of crossing the forest and going over waterfalls, there is always a guide to ensure safety and to give detailed instructions on the route in the most careful way.
Near noon, we came across a waterfall located between Cua Tu 2 and Cua Tu 3, a stone slide created by flowing water and eroded rock over thousands of years. After enjoying water skiing, we continued to go deeper into Gate 3, encountering waterfalls pouring from above with white foam. Around, on moss-covered cliffs, forest tree trunks are entwined with roots.
After a long journey, Door 3 is a place to rest, immerse yourself in cool water and enjoy swimming and playing.
From Gate 3, we turned back to another road to return to Cua Tu 2, stopping at a waterfall over 10 meters high. Because of the instructions and full life jackets, all members of the group boldly jumped into the waterfall from a height of 7m.
In Cua Tu forest, every blade of grass stretches out to welcome the sunlight, a rotten branch of wood still blooms into clusters of flowers.
Here there is no noise or dust of crowded afternoons.
Cua Tu only has the scent of grass, trees, and wild flowers next to the cool stream.
With a distance of about 30km from Cua Tu 1 to the highest peak of the Tam Dao range (1590m) through all 7 gates, we have an appointment to return to conquer this route in the nearest day.